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There are a number of situations, however, in which internal coaching might be preferred, including:
Abrasive leaders rub their coworkers the wrong way. Their words and actions create interpersonal friction that grates on subordinates, peers, and superiors, grinding away at trust and motivation, inflicting deep wounds, and disrupting the smooth flow of work....
As more and more organizations have discovered the potential positive impact of coaching in a wider variety of professional roles, the challenges and cost involved in expanding the number of coaching engagements with external coaches has led to the rise of internal coaching as a sometimes more cost-effective and scalable alternative....
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors that influence managers to take advantage of coachable moments in day-to-day management. Interviews with ten managers found that time, skills, and relationships were key factors considered by managers, but that these were considered within the context of potential “risk” to the manager....
If there is one quality that executives seek for themselves and their employees, it is sustained high performance in the face of ever-increasing pressure and rapid change. But the source of such performance is as elusive as the fountain of youth.
Both new and experienced managers need to continuously learn and revisit what information they need to share with their key constituents (Board members, the leadership team, boss, peers, employees, customers, investors, the public, etc.). ...
Presentations are often used to communication information without focusing on the responses the presenter wants to evoke on that part of the audiences. This tool helps the client focus what he/she will present for specific audiences. ...
When people give feedback is often held back or given in the heat of the moment. Other times negative feelings you have about what someone you work with does are stored up over time until the feedback comes out to a degree that is way out of proportion to the current situation. ...
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